Smoke was seen coming from a train this afternoon.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue received a called at 13:49 today (Thursday 8th June) to reports of smoke coming from a diesel train in the station.
Two appliances from Loughborough and East Leake were sent, as well as a water carrier.
On arrival firefighters could see smoke coming from the train but no flames.
Further inspection showed a small fire had started under the train, and was put out by a hose jet.
Arrest in connection with Heather firearms incident
Arrest in connection with Heather firearms incident A man was arrested on Saturday (10 October) on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Police are appealing for witnesses following fatal collision on Ashby Road in Hinckley
Leicestershire Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as part of an investigation into a fatal collision Ashby Road with the junction of Barrie Road in Hinckley on 5th October 2026
Appeal after large-scale fly-tip in Galley Common
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is appealing for information after a large quantity of business waste, including asbestos, was dumped in Galley Common.
Bradgate Park coffee shop turns around food hygiene fortunes after fly problems plague premises
A coffee shop on the grounds of Bradgate Park has turned around its food hygiene fortunes after being given one of the worst ratings by inspectors.
£1.2m council house plan given green light after ‘horrible’ flats were blighted by anti-social behaviour
New council homes will be built in a Leicestershire town after the previous buildings that were blighted by anti-social behaviour were knocked down.
Hinckley entrepreneur wins rent-free shop and opens new store this weekend
A Hinckley businesswoman is preparing to open the doors to her very own high street shop after winning a competition that gave her 12 months’ rent-free space.
Another HMO in Coalville could be given green light despite fears traffic and parking is an ‘absolute hazard’
A Leicestershire town could be getting another HMO as plans to convert a former hair salon could be given the go-ahead.
Chaotic’ nursery told to urgently improve after toddlers found to be soiling themselves due to a lack of routine
A “chaotic” nursery and preschool must urgently improve after a series of issues were found that “compromised” toddlers’ safety.
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